24th November 2008
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Christmas Presence
A seasonal safety campaign called ‘Christmas Presence’ will run from 16-20 December 2008 to promote Christmas Fire Safety around Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The aim of this Community Safety initiative will be to:-
- Achieve a week of fire safety publicity prior to Christmas.
- Maximise the number of people we reach in a short period of time
- Promote the 12 key fire safety messages of Christmas
A mobile billboard has been hired to drive through both Counties with stop-off locations that will enable community staff and fire fighters to talk to the public. An example of the billboard is shown below. Details of the campaign and planned routes will be promoted on the Service Website and targeted media throughout December 2008. |
19th November 2008 |
Man's Hand Trapped in Grain Mixer Machine
A man was rescued by crews from Hereford after he trapped his right hand in the machinery of a grain mixer at a farm at Allensmore on Wednesday, November 19.The man was able to use his mobile phone with his left hand to alert the emergency services. He was conscious throughout the hour long operation to free him and was taken to Hereford hospital by air ambulance. |
18th November 2008 |
Workers Evacuated From Factory Fire
Workers were evacuated from the factory premises of Titan Steel Wheels, Bridge Road, Cookley, near Kidderminster early on Monday, November 18 after a stacker truck caught fire in a large single storey storage building. Two crews from Kidderminster attended. |
17th November 2008 |
Nineteen Hour Attendance at Farm Fire
Crews from Leintwardine, Bewdley, Kingsland, Leominster, Bromyard, Kington and Hereford were in attendance during a 19 hour operation to extinguish fires in two large farm buildings and an adjacent wood at Whitestones Farm, Brightall Common near Richards Castle on Monday, November 17. |
14th November 2008 |
Park Pond Polluted by Heating Oil
The Environmental Protection Unit from Stourport assisted a crew from Worcester which prevented the total pollution of the duck pond at Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, by approximately 100 litres of heating oil. Polybooms and absorbent mats were used at the incident on Friday, November 14.
Burst Water Main Floods Electrics
Worcester crews pumped out the cellar of a property in Sidbury, Worcester, after a water main burst on Friday, November 14. The crews were in attendance for 10 hours while Severn Trent workers carried out repairs. |
6th November 2008 |
Ten appliances and 60 firefighters at Redditch restaurant fire
Ten appliances and sixty firefighters were called to a severe fire in a three storey property which included a Chinese restaurant, at Church Green West, Redditch. The first crews arrived at the town centre building shortly after 04.30 hrs today, Thursday November 6. One person was led to safety. Crews from Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, West Midlands and the Command Unit from Malvern have been in attendance. A fire investigation will take place later today. |
1st November 2008 |
We are recruiting Retained Firefighters.........
Serve your community and you could expect to earn £5,000 - £8,000 per year. |
31st October 2008
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Firework safety campaign targets ‘have-a-go’ dads
A Government safety campaign is urging people who organise their own fireworks parties to be extra careful this year – particularly ‘have-a-go’ dads who are keen to put on a good show for their family and friends.
Ian Prust, Group Manager Community Safety, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “A few simple steps such as; keeping bonfires away from hedges, boundary fences and buildings, and following the firework code will help to keep your friends and family safe”.
Minister for Trade, Investment and Consumer Affairs, Gareth Thomas said: “The majority of firework injuries happen at family or private parties. Millions of families love watching fireworks, but no-one wants to be a victim of the accidents that can and do happen. “Even if you think you know how to handle fireworks, failing to follow the Firework Code properly puts you and your loved ones in danger. “Each of us has a responsibility to take the right precautions with fireworks so we can all enjoy them safely this year.”
Throughout the country, Fire and Rescue Services are embarking on activities in the community to highlight the dangers of fireworks when used carelessly. Information, online games and tips for making firework displays safe and enjoyable for children and adults alike can be found at the Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service website www.hwfire.org.uk |
2008 News Archive |
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